The Nvidia Shield is arguably the best media player available (especially the latest versions with the improved performance specs).
Not only is it a rock-solid media player, it’s also a decent gaming device if you’re into Android app gaming but it also performs amazing by streaming your gaming PC to it. That’s right, if you have an Nvidia graphic card, you can stream your PC games to the Shield.
So, let’s dive into pairing your Xbox One controller to your Shield.
Connecting to Shield
This method assumes your Xbox One controller has Bluetooth technology. Since Microsoft made things confusing by creating multiple versions of the Xbox One console, not all controller versions will support Bluetooth. If your controller has the faceplate with the same material that goes around the Xbox logo, you’re good (bottom controller in the image below). If your controller is like the one at the top of the image, then your controller does not support Bluetooth and this guide won’t work for you.
-Power on the controller by pressing and holding the Xbox logo button. Note: If it’s paired to a console and it turns on, just press and hold the Xbox power button on the console to turn it off.
-Press and hold the sync button on the top of the controller for about 3 seconds. You’ll know the controller is in pairing mode when the Xbox button starts to flash.
-Go to your Shield and open the main “Settings” menu – select “Remotes & Accessories” – “Add Accessory”.
-You should see “Xbox Wireless Controller” appear as a device to connect to, tap on it and in a few seconds, it should pair with your Shield.
-You can test navigating the menu or start up a popular game and start using the controller.
Pairing Back to Your Console
-Power on your console by pressing the power button on the console and power up the controller by pressing the Xbox button.
-Press and hold the sync button on the top of the controller for about 3 seconds, you’ll know it’s in pairing mode when the Xbox button starts to flash.
-On your console, press and hold the sync button for about 3 seconds and the controller will automatically sync with the console.
